Classical Language and Texts: Greek I (CLA1201)

Staff

Dr Gabriele Galluzzo - Convenor

Credit Value

30

ECTS Value

15

NQF Level

4

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Duration of Module

Term 1: 11 weeks; Term 2: 11 weeks;

Module aims

This module aims to give students with little or no previous experience of Greek an understanding of the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the language. By the end of the year you should be able to read easy passages without assistance.

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

The basic textbook, which will provide the framework for this module, is Wilding's Greek for Beginners. The emphasis is on structured learning of language, grammar and vocabulary with translation into and out of Greek. In addition, supplementary texts (adapted and unadapted original Greek) will be used to develop reading skills. Classes will focus on all these aspects, with roughly equal time allocated to each type of work. Students will work individually and in pairs or small groups as appropriate. By the end of the year the students will complete Wilding and the supporting sections of Abbot and Mansfield (which is "keyed in" to Wilding). The course begins with instruction on the basic elements of grammar (parts of speech etc), involving an overview of Abbot and Mansfield.